Most Common Bugs You’ll Find in Your Pool
Bugs are a big nuisance near swimming pools. They bite and sting people, clog filters and float on the water’s surface looking dreadful. Although regular pool maintenance will keep intrusions to a minimum, an outdoor pool is always going to be a bug magnet because like people, insects are attracted to water when the weather […]
Is Borax and Sugar Effective Against Ants?
Ants invading your kitchen is a frustrating experience, leaving your pantry and counter items vulnerable to these hungry insects. If ants are able to access your kitchen, you’ll soon have a steady trail working its way through crevices and doorways. Spraying pesticides around the kitchen is harmful to the entire household, so several home remedies […]
How to Find the Source of the Fruit Fly Infestation
Fruit flies can infest a home at any time of the year, but the situation becomes especially problematic during the summer. Rather than chemically eradicating them, population reduction of fruit flies is most effective when you find and remove the source of the infestation. When you know where the most common sites of infestation are, […]
Home Remedy Fact or Myth: Do Homemade Vinegar Fly Traps Work?
You’ve seen the adhesive fly traps swinging from patio beams, displaying many insects caught in flight. However, these traps are unsightly and must be replaced periodically. A homemade option is naturally a better selection, but its effectiveness is often questioned. Catching flies with vinegar is a widespread story across the Internet. Clegg’s Termite & Pest […]
Are Roly Polys Good or Bad for Your Garden?
Roly Polys are also known as pill bugs, wood lice, armadillo bugs or potato bugs. Even though most people think of Roly Polies as bugs, they are actually part of the Crustacean family and are more closely related to shrimp and crayfish than the other real garden bugs. Children love to play with Roly Polys […]
Does Pouring Bleach Down the Drain Stop Roaches?
The last thing you want to see as you stumble into the kitchen for breakfast is a roach skittering around in your sink. The shock will wake you up faster than any cup of coffee ever will, but the knowledge that roaches are using your drains as a sort of highway could turn the strongest of stomachs. […]
Home Remedy Fact or Myth: Does Chalk Actually Deter Ants?
Most people have witnessed a skillfully-executed home invasion conducted by ants. The small, yet intelligent creatures may be found in the kitchen near trash cans, sugar, and any other potential food source. Though it seems like ants can invade overnight, many people struggle much longer to get rid of the insects. One common remedy that […]
Common Pest Control Questions Our Techs Are Asked
Our pest control technicians hear some great questions from customers. From termites to roaches to spiders, people want to understand the pests that get into their homes and know what to do about them. We want to share some of these common pest control questions and hope you find the answers helpful. Why should I […]
Bed Bugs FAQ: Fact and Fiction
When it comes to identifying and treating bed bugs, there is a lot of incorrect information out there. Since we deal with bed bugs every day, the team at Clegg’s Pest Control wanted to provide some answers to frequently asked questions (a bed bugs FAQ) on what works and what doesn’t. Identifying Bed Bugs You […]
Back to School Can Mean Head Lice
It’s that time of year again when parents and kids gear up for another year of school. All too often kids come home from school itching and scratching their heads constantly, and upon further investigation, it is determined to be head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer). If you haven’t personally dealt with head lice, […]